Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Midweek Review (10 Dec 2008)


Manchester United vs Aalborg



"With both teams qualified for UEFA Cup and UEFA Champions League knock-out stages, this fixture is really meaningless."
-Gary, 10/12/2008


Did i see the stats wrongly? 72% possession yet only yield one goal?!?! Either Sunderland defence suddenly looks good after the mauling by Bolton or Man Utd strikers left their boots at home literally.

After Roy Keane have left Sunderland, there are more people who are interested in the job rather than the current economy. Alan Curbishley, Sam Allardyace, Martin Jol, Gerard Houllier and even Avram Grant also put his name in the hat.

With both teams qualified for UEFA Cup and UEFA Champions League knockout stages, this fixture is really meaningless. There is no pride to play for since Aalborg has qualified for UEFA Cup. Look like a friendly, warm-up match to me if both teams send 2nd team out to play.

Let's take a look at the potential opponents for the 2nd round: Inter-Milan, Sporting Lisbon, Atletico Madrid, Porto, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich. Teams from the same countries or in the same group will not face each other in the knockout stages.

Man Utd Team News: Carlos Tevez and Paul Scholes are expected to play. Ronaldo is out with a hip injury during Sunderland match. Rooney is expected to sit out.

Aalborg Team News: Andreas Johansson is suspended.

Odds and analysis: Man Utd is giving 1.75 handicap. Knockout stages secured, 2nd team is expected to take the field, with unbeaten run in the competition, there might be chances of a "Draw" in this game. Meaningless punt to me.

Disclaimer: This review is entirely on my own views and opinion. I didn’t point a gun at you to ask you to follow. If you want to bet on this game, do so at your own risk. Pls bet within limits. Good luck.

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